A patient has been largely unsuccessful in achieving adequate control of dyslipidemia through lifestyle changes and the use of a statin. As a result, the patient has been prescribed cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
What change in this patient's lipid profile will the nurse identify as the most likely goal of therapy? A) Reduction in triglycerides
B) Reduction in total serum cholesterol levels
C) Increase in HDL levels
D) Reduction in LDL cholesterol levels
D
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Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran), the prototype bile acid sequestrant, has the ability to reduce LDL cholesterol. It has little or no effect on HDL cholesterol and either no effect or an increased effect on triglyceride levels.
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